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New poll indicates Virginians oppose data center growth
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (764+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In Virginia and in our hometowns, data centers remain a big topic of conversation. As more proposals have been made around the region, more people have been voicing concerns. On Friday, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action…...
Data center summit looks to clear up misconceptions
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (464+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Data centers: they've become a big topic of conversation across the country and even in some of our hometowns. There have been talks of data centers coming to rural areas like Botetourt, Campbell, and Wythe counties, which…...
Campbell County votes in favor of extending emergency ordinance for data center study
1+ week, 3+ day ago (109+ words) Campbell County votes in favor of extending emergency ordinance for data center study'WDBJ7 CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - During Tuesday's meeting, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 in favor of extending the emergency ordinance for a data center study. The…...
New USPS rule could affect postmark dates for mail, like taxes or ballots
2+ week, 2+ day ago (126+ words) (CNN) " The United States Postal Service has a warning for people mailing items. Mail may not be postmarked the same day it is dropped off. That is important if an item needs to be postmarked by a certain day, such…...
USPS announces holiday shipping deadlines as busy season approaches
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The U.S. Postal Service has released its holiday shipping deadlines as post offices across the country are already seeing higher volumes ahead of the busy season. The postal service is adding 14,000 employees this holiday season to handle the…...
Virginia secures federal approval for plan to provide universal internet access
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia has received final federal approval for its plan to bring broadband internet to every home and business in the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. The National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) signed off on Virginia's…...
Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office warns about latest phone scam
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (284+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Sheriff's Office is warning members of the community and surrounding counties to be aware of a phone scam. The fraudsters in this scam are impersonating Lynchburg Sheriff's deputies and are advising residents of the area…...
Roanoke County Schools start the conversation about smart phone use
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (338+ words) VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - "Smart Phones should not be in the hands of, I'm going to give you ages 0 to 14. This is about protecting little brains." Parents often look for physical threats to their children, so phones often don't make their…...
Target 7: City of Roanoke requests 15% of Google data center revenue from Botetourt
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (305+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke has concerns over the new Google data center coming to Botetourt County. Specifically, the city wants to ensure its water source is protected and there is enough money to pay for needed upgrades....
Tea, an app for women to anonymously talk about men they date, has been breached, user IDs exposed
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) No email addresses or phone numbers were accessed, the company said, and the breach only affects users who signed up before February 2024. "Tea has engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and are working around the clock to secure its systems," the company…...